Cloud Infrastructure Architect - Remote / Telecommute

Cynet Systems; Toronto; Remote; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services firm in Toronto is seeking an experienced Cloud Infrastructure Architect to lead large-scale modernization projects and design multi-cloud architectures, specifically focusing on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The ideal candidate will have over 10 years in IT infrastructure, a strong understanding of GCP services, and expertise in Infrastructure as Code. This role involves working closely with enterprise clients and cross-functional teams to establish infrastructure standards and ensure system scalability and cost-efficiency.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure or cloud architecture roles.
• 5+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure engineering focused on GCP.
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Architect end-to-end cloud infrastructure solutions.
• Lead infrastructure modernization projects migrating to GCP.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

GCP services

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Scripting (Python, Bash, Go)

CI/CD pipelines

Networking concepts

Cloud security practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Terraform

GCP Operations Suite

Prometheus

Grafana

Job description

Job Description :

• Architect end-to-end cloud infrastructure solutions tailored to large-scale retail and telecom environments.
• Lead infrastructure modernization projects, migrating compute, storage, and network workloads to GCP.
• Design hybrid and multi-cloud architectures ensuring scalability, availability, and cost-efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including network engineers, security architects, and application developers.
• Establish infrastructure standards and reference architectures for retail stores, data centers, and telco networks.
• Engage directly with enterprise clients, leading technical workshops and architecture reviews.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, a related quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure or cloud architecture roles, including experience with different industry verticals (Example - retail and / or telecom systems).
• 5+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure engineering, with a strong focus on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• In-depth knowledge and hands‑on experience with core GCP services (e.g., Compute Engine, GKE, GCVE, VPC, Cloud Storage, Cloud IAM, Cloud DNS, Cloud Load Balancing).
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, especially Terraform.
• Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g., Python, Bash, Go).
• Experience with CI / CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies.
• Solid understanding of networking concepts (TCP / IP, DNS, VPNs, firewalls).
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., GCP Operations Suite, Prometheus, Grafana).
• Strong problem‑solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
• Experience with hybrid cloud deployments, data center migrations, and networking topologies.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security and governance practices within regulated environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Google Professional Cloud Architect certification – mandatory (AWS / Azure is a plus).
• Strong stakeholder management and consulting experience with enterprise customers.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.